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How <NOT TO> Build the Perfect PC!

#1 User is offline   PC_LOAD_LETTER 

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Posted 01 April 2009 - 01:59 PM

I just saw something i found odd.

I was surfing the web and came across this:
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now Ive built many, many PCs but I have never used my Skeletool CX on a CPU. I might use it on the packaging, but never on the CPU! Id be hesitant to use even the screwdriver on it on any of the internals of a PC.


//for the record, i realize its a Photoshop (the reflections are all wrong -I can tell by the pixels :) ). but it still makes me wonder what compels someone to Photoshop pliers holding the center of a CPU and then label it as "How to Build Your Perfect PC"


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Posted 01 April 2009 - 05:20 PM

:lol:, don't forget to slam it with the hammer to keep it in place ;). *

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Posted 01 April 2009 - 05:34 PM

View PostpuntoMX, on Apr 1 2009, 06:20 PM, said:

:lol:, don't forget to slam it with the hammer to keep it in place ;). *

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definately, and PROTIP: thermal paste is for wimps. use superglue to ensure a tight bond between your CPU and processor.* (also can be used to fill in any cracks in the CPU/motherboard if you get too heavy with the hammer)

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Posted 02 April 2009 - 12:49 AM

Lol should this be in the funny farm? Remember to solder the graphics card to the slot to prevent it from falling out :P

EDIT: @geek: Don't you mean use superglue to ensure tight bond between your CPU and heat sink or socket?

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Posted 02 April 2009 - 01:31 AM

And If the wirelles card is having a weak signal, just plug it in the electrical grid (more copper wiring, better for the signal strength) :)

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Posted 02 April 2009 - 02:52 AM

And to take care of the cooling, shove the whole thing in the freezer (preferrably a professional one!)

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Posted 02 April 2009 - 03:39 AM

View Postnitroshift, on Apr 2 2009, 06:52 AM, said:

And to take care of the cooling, shove the whole thing in the freezer (preferrably a professional one!)

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nitro shift you got it wrong you get one of those water guns with the mist shot and open your computer and spray the water to cool it down lol
oh oh and putting some oil in the dvd drive will make cds and dvds spin faster


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Posted 02 April 2009 - 05:59 AM

View Poststarcraftmaster, on Apr 2 2009, 10:39 AM, said:

you get one of those water guns with the mist shot and open your computer and spray the water to cool it down lol


A light mist isn't enough, you want to immerse it like a Cray2 for proper cooling. *

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Posted 02 April 2009 - 06:50 AM

:w00t:
You really got me with this topic!
Here is some example for after service. The language is greek, but anyway, you don't really need to understand them ;)

In this manner one may also patch directly the wall socket with the ATX connector on the motherboard. This insures more stable overclock.
Also, as we all know, the lesser the air resistance, the easier the fan rotates. So in a complete vacuum those fans will last forever.

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Posted 02 April 2009 - 07:07 AM

Guys not been funny, but just tried a couple of things you have said.... erm well im not sure but.. its not working???

I heard about water cooling and followed what you said, but it was kinda little spark and now nothing works???

Changed my fuse still not working.. any ideas?

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Posted 02 April 2009 - 01:03 PM

:ph34r:

Buy a new computer?

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Posted 02 April 2009 - 01:12 PM

:blink: You guys are quacking me up! Definitely needs moved to the Funny Farm! :thumbup

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Posted 02 April 2009 - 04:03 PM

View Postsubmix8c, on Apr 2 2009, 02:12 PM, said:

:blink: You guys are quacking me up! Definitely needs moved to the Funny Farm! :thumbup

agreed. It wasnt very serious to star with but this thread has devolved into utter nonsense, on a related note:

Hate cleaning the dust out of your PC? wrap the entire case in saran wrap to prevent the dust from getting inside the PC in the first place! (additional layers may be added to muffle any temperature alarms)

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Posted 02 April 2009 - 09:38 PM

View Postsbolton, on Apr 2 2009, 10:07 AM, said:

Guys not been funny, but just tried a couple of things you have said.... erm well im not sure but.. its not working???

I heard about water cooling and followed what you said, but it was kinda little spark and now nothing works???

Changed my fuse still not working.. any ideas?



lol you better be joking

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Posted 07 April 2009 - 03:44 AM

LOL! Y'all are funny!

View Postsbolton, on Apr 2 2009, 10:07 AM, said:

Guys not been funny, but just tried a couple of things you have said.... erm well im not sure but.. its not working???

I heard about water cooling and followed what you said, but it was kinda little spark and now nothing works???

Changed my fuse still not working.. any ideas?

I'm just gonna shake my head and walk away.....

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Posted 07 April 2009 - 05:55 AM

Everyone should be ashamed of themselves, and you call yourself computer experts! I mean even mygyver knows you need to proper secure all components with duct take and clear caulk and it doesn't hurt to add a few drops of super glue to the inner works of the dvd-rom, this insures no noise and high spin speeds.

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Posted 08 April 2009 - 12:40 PM

Aw, XPerties, it's so much easier to just sprinkle a little sand in the DVD-ROM bearings to slow it down and add a little axle grease to quiet it down. That way you don't have to wait for the glue to dry.

I also find that setting a stack of cinder blocks on top of the the tower reduces fan vibrations.

And if you put a large magnetic C-clamp across your hard drives you can ensure that they will stay in place without worry of the screws coming loose.

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Posted 15 April 2010 - 10:05 PM

I'm surprised that nobody mentioned these:

    If you plug your PC into an AC electrical outlet wired to a dimmer switch, you can dramatically reduce power consumption by adjusting the dimmer, just as you would with household lighting.

    The main ingredient to a good working PC is the magic smoke contained therein. Many technicians agree; if your magic smoke escapes it will stop working! Building and using your PC in a hot, dusty environment will ensure its long life. Likewise, using your laptop near a large, raging fire will greatly improve performance.

    If you fear that your old PC is nearing the end of its useful life, open the case and use a small propane blowtorch directly on the CPU heatsink and other areas of the case specifically designed to collect heat. This will prolong the PC's life by adding more magic smoke to vital components.

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Posted 16 April 2010 - 04:44 AM

View Post5eraph, on 15 April 2010 - 10:05 PM, said:

I'm surprised that nobody mentioned these:





What's even more surprising is that you dug up a year old thread.


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